• Reference Number : REFS/024222
• Directorate : THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : GRADE 1 - R397 233.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS), GRADE 2 – R463 941.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS), GRADE 3 – R543 099.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS BENEFITS)
• Enquiries : Ms N Serobatse (011) 411-3563 / Ms M Mabiletse (011) 411-3677

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA). HPCSA registration as an independent Practitioner and Current registration with HPCSA. Grade 1: Less than 10 relevant experiences after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Knowledge in community-based Rehabilitation (CBR) and Primary Health Care Services. Valid drivers’ licence is essential. A sound knowledge of clinical theory, practice and ethics relating to the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within a clinic setting. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Duties :

• Suitable candidate will be expected to render effective patient centred Occupational Therapy services in a clinic and community setting in adherence to the scope of practice and health protocols. Provide community base services with focus on health promotion, prevention, curative and community intervention. Compilation of daily and monthly reports using the available departmental tool. Relieve as and when the need arises, and to work closely with multidisciplinary team members. Carry out delegated duties by supervisor or manager. Participating in student training and supervision. Implement and maintain quality assurance, National core standards, Ideal clinic and norms at facility level. Adhere to provincial, district and clinic policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations. Assist with budget control and asset management. Contribute and participate in continuous professional development activities, colleagues and the multidisciplinary team members. Participate in research projects of the district. Communicate effectively with effectively with all stakeholders with all consumables and equipment.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : LERATONG HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 15-12-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.